About UPPAF

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The U.P. Public Administration Research and Extension Services Foundation, Incorporated (UPPAF) was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1982 as a non-stock, non-profit corporation to support, assist, and finance research and extension programs in pursuit of excellence in public administration and governance. UPPAF conducts research and extension activities along the themes of public policy, rule of law, fiscal administration, organization and personnel studies, local governance and regional development, women in development, citizenship and governance, state of democracy, and inclusiveness and peacebuilding. 

UPPAF provides national and local government institutions, public institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), voluntary sector organizations (VSOs), and citizen groups (CGs) with technical assistance, consultancy services and professional development necessary to deal with issues and problems in public policy, executive development and administrative development, especially at the middle management level. It conducts training programs on specific topics such as local governance and development planning, development legislation, revenue generation and fiscal management, gender and development (GAD), youth leadership, effective aid management, strengthening capacities for anti-corruption, public policy development, strategic planning and management, e-governance, climate change and sustainable development for local and national government officials and leaders in the private and non-profit sectors. UPPAF likewise develops and upgrades methods and materials for management training and policy research and analysis. UPPAF initiates and carries out interdisciplinary and inter-institutional researches on the following topics: integrity development, public policy, social development administration, poverty alleviation and social inclusion, citizenship and democracy, the Philippine bureaucracy, social reform, corporate social responsibility, program evaluation, fiscal policy, and organizational development and personnel studies.

  UPPAF commits itself to the highest standards of ethical behavior in conducting its business. The fundamental principles cover rule of law, competition, conflict of interest, proprietary information, and accountability. All UPPAF personnel abides by the essential principles in the Code of Ethics:

· Rule of Law. UPPAF respects and obeys the laws of the countries and locales where it operates. It shall comply with the laws, rules, and regulations that govern its agreements and contracts with the client which include international donor agencies, national, state, and local governments.

· Competition. UPPAF respects the rights of competitors, clients, and suppliers. The only competitive advantages sought by UPPAF as an institution are those gained through superior research, analysis, and marketing. UPPAF shall not engage in unfair or illegal trade practices. In terms of procurement of goods and services, UPPAF as a general practice observes open and competitive bidding in keeping with the rules and regulations stipulated in its Procurement Manual. As for the award to grants or sub-grants to other entities, a competitive selection process is likewise observed as defined in its Grants Manual.

· Non-Conflict of Interest. UPPAF avoids action that (a) conflicts with its mission, (b) may be misconstrued as a conflict of interest, or (c) may compromise professional judgment. The policies on “non-conflict of interest” are defined in UPPAF’s Procurement and Human Resource Manuals. UPPAF observes a “no gift” policy as stipulated in its Procurement Manual.

· Proprietary Information. In keeping with the Data Privacy Act, UPPAF regards proprietary information as a valuable corporate asset. It shall avoid the unauthorized disclosure of business activities, plans, technology, intellectual property, or other proprietary information. It also respects proprietary information belonging to others.

· Accountability. UPPAF demands that all personnel take responsibility for their actions and shall be subjected to disciplinary action in cases of proven violation. The policies concerning accountability are defined in UPPAF’s Human Resource and Procurement Manuals.